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| | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 34 | Hey guys i posted this in the driveline and engine shop but did not get any replies. So do any of you have a book that might help me find out what the factory timing is for my 65 chevy truck. thanks guys justin | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Justin,
My old bible says for your 250, the timing is 6° before TDC.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 34 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 34 | My truck has a 230 in it. I think it should be TDC but need to confirm. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jusin | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Justin,
I guess I need to clean my glasses...sorry. I do know that the setting for the 250 is 6° BTDC, so my guess is that your engine would be the same.
I will check my Motors Manual when I get back to work and try to verify the setting.
Sorry for my confusing info.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 266 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 266 | If I remember correctly, a 230 is either 4 degrees BTDC or 6 degrees BTDC. The 250 is the big brother of the 230. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | It is indeed 4 degrees BTDC. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | Justin,
In an attempt to split some hairs, my reference shows 6° BTDC UNLESS you have a AIR pump, then is shows 4° BTDC. It's OK to customize these figures for maximum 'poop' without negative side effects...overheating or pinging.
The backyard credo is 'more is better', within reason.
I don't think I know of any engine that is timed to fire at TDC.
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